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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"technology initiatives"”.
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The Impact of 1:1 Technology Initiatives on Lesson Planning
… body of research that shows that increased technology does not automatically lead to achievement gains. The teacher plays a vital role in student outcomes, with or without technology. In particular, the manner in which teachers plan lessons is significant to classroom outcomes. This is …
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The Impact of 1:1 Technology Initiatives on New Literacy in the Secondary ELAR Classroom: A Metasynthesis
… regarding the emergent research trends on 1:1 technology initiatives in the secondary ELAR classroom and new literacy. In response, a meta-synthesis of relevant studies was conducted. To provide an initial framework for the synthesis, the researcher provided conceptual definitions and …
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Facilities Infrastructure Needs and Practices to Support Technology Implementation in Two Rural School Divisions in Virginia
… necessary for school buildings to support technology initiatives in two rural school divisions in Virginia. The research questions guiding this study were: (1) What short-term and/or long-term plans are put in place for building and maintaining facilities infrastructure to support …
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Lean Technology Roadmapping: Assessing the Value Path of Existing Approaches and Exploring Process Improvements
For the past half a century, the practice of Technology Roadmapping (TRM) has been invaluable in helping companies align technology initiatives with business strategies. However, its successful implementation often requires significant investment, representing a challenge for companies with limited …
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A Study of the Integrated Alignment of Technology and Organizational Strategic Planning in Small Private Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities.
… study was to determine the relationship between technology planning and strategic planning in small private liberal arts colleges and universities that were members of the Appalachian College Association (ACA). The objective of the study was to determine if the technology initiatives were …
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The challenges of the emerging use of technology in schools: an analysis of a selected urban school system in Georgia
This study analyzed how technology leadership and technology integration impact technology literacy by analyzing technology scores of selected eighth grade students from selected Atlanta City Schools. Because levels of technology proficiency for eighth grade students is a mandated expectation at …
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An examination of technology-based formative assessment feedback and the impact on student learning
… highly innovative school district with regard to technology initiatives. Utilized during the process of collecting data for this case study, several sources were utilized. These included interviews with building and district administrators, focus groups with mathematics teachers and district …
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The effect of technological opportunism on the performance of SMES: A dynamic capabilities perspective
… develop SMEs’ capabilities with regard to new technology initiatives, aimed at improving SMEs. SME owners are encouraged to build capacity, embrace partnerships and develop capabilities that results in better performance.
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Planning and Implementing Online Instruction: Faculty Perceptions of One University
… when adopting online instruction or other technology initiatives.</p>
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The lived experiences of six superintendents who successfully implemented one-to-one technology : a case study.
… who have crafted and supported 1:1 technology initiatives for public school students in the state of Texas. Although technology integration has become more prevalent in school districts across Texas and the United States, the rationale and experiences when choosing 1:1 technology …
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The contribution of mobile telecommunication technology to sustainable development in selected countries in Africa
… then begs the question of how mobile telephony technology, given its pervasiveness, can be beneficial on a systemic and sustainable level. This document presents evidence that mobile phones can contribute to sustainable development in several ways. The focus is on selected countries in the …
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Critical Factors in the Adoption and Diffusion of E-Government Initiatives in Oman
… affected people's decisions to use the technology and inhibited decision makers from implementing or adopting technology initiatives. In addition, several country-specific limits to e-government growth were identified. Government decision makers in Oman were found to be prone to …
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A qualitative case study to explore how the involvement of exceptional K–12 superintendents impact the success of a 1:1 technology learning initiative.
Today, many school districts purchase technology devices for teaching and learning, which provide educators and students opportunities to transform the learning environment. Now more than ever, access to a technology device allows stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and create in ways that were …
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Evaluating readiness for technology in schools : developing planning tools and critical metrics to prepare for 1: 1 programs
Technology use in education is rapidly expanding with varying results. The success of education technologies in schools depends on both the quality of the material presented through technology in terms of content and pedagogy and also the quality of the implementation of the program. With the …
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Race & Mobility in the Digital Periphery: New Urban Frontiers of Migration Control
… combination of civil society and private sector technology initiatives have produced a deluge of largely unused or distrusted information services, job-matching, house-sharing, social credit, and identity management tools in the name of refugees. In lieu of mitigating conditions of displacement, …
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MIT-Middle East Multi-Party Collaboration
… from within MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) while aiming to engage across the Institute. The initiative to build on recent geopolitical developments in the region to reach across borders to make regional impact is in its nascent stages of development. Its goal …
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Examining factors affecting blockchain adoption for process improvement in the financial services industry
… do not properly understand blockchain as a technology due to its immaturity. Furthermore, the purpose concerning the application of blockchain technology for business process improvement remains unclear. There is still opportunity within the research field to determine the visible gaps in …